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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Prizes?! Illustrator Day?! Awesome!
Did someone say prizes? Well, yes I did. You could win a sketchbook, OR drawing materials,OR Illustrator Day Keynote Speaker, Salley Mavor's Golden Kite Winning BookShop Indie Bookstores How? You might ask…how could I win one of these great prizes?You can … Continue reading
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Confessions of a Conference Junkie
Okay, yes. I just attended the SCBWI Los Angeles National Conference. And yes, I’m going to the Winter Conference in New York. And well, fine I’m at the Mid-Atlantic SCBWI Conference this weekend but I am not, I repeat NOT … Continue reading
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Five on Friday
1. Don't forget that the NYC SCBWI conference registration starts on Monday, 10 am PDT. Hopefully you got your postcard in the mail. If not, click here for more information. 2. My husband came home on surprise visit. He's away … Continue reading
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SCBWI NY Conference Info!
Most of us are enjoying the amazing temperatures this fall. This weekend I walked in the woods, read in the sunshine, chose pumpkins, and picked apples. (Come on, Anna. How many pies do you really think you're going to make?) … Continue reading
Five on Friday
1.This morning I braved our first frost and went on a bike ride. I came back with numb toes and fingers, but it was just beautiful. Perhaps it's time to move my bike riding inside. I'm amazed by the people … Continue reading


